Deckhand

American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, offers unique experiences exploring America’s rivers and coasts. We’re hiring Deckhands for the 2026 season. You'll work on our ships to ensure a safe and seamless voyage for all our guests, as a proud representative of our brand. This is a temporary position where we challenge you to work onboard for 28 weeks.

Our company’s values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and we look for people who share them as we Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Responsibilities:

Handling lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates.
Responsible for daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks. Standing helm watches assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel.
Standing gangway and deck watches including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties.
Loading and unloading guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks.
Cleaning all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces.
Washing, drying, and folding all ship laundry.
Maintain continual professional grooming and uniform appearance.
Continual availability to assist guests and crew.
Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12-hours daily.

Highlights:

Pay – Wages range from $1,000 to $1,400 per week with additional bonuses. With all major living expenses covered aboard, you have an extraordinary chance to save your earnings.
Hospitality Experience – This is an introductory position to the cruise industry and a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training.
Travel the Country – We have over 50 itineraries, spanning over 35 states in America.
Crew Connections – Create lifelong memories and relationships with fellow crew members and guests from all over the country.

Qualifications:

You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and an American citizen or Green Card holder. You must be willing and able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day, for 7 days a week, for up to 28 weeks. Employees must be able to meet moderate physical demands including lifting, bending, climbing, and extended periods of standing or walking.

Under Federal Law and the Department of Transportation, we are required to pre-employment drug test all shipboard employees which includes testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances. To provide safe and conscientious service to our guests, the consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. All shipboard employees also have emergency and safety functions essential to the safe operation of the ship that are included in your training.

American Cruise Lines has grooming standards that include limitations on visible tattoos and piercings. This is a temporary employment position not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work. We encourage you to utilize the skills you develop to apply for management positions within American Cruise Lines, but such positions cannot be expected and are not guaranteed.

American Cruise Lines is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetic information. Successful individuals work well under pressure, keep composure and have a positive attitude. The talent and dedication of American Cruise Lines’ employees have made us America's Leading Small Ship Cruise Line.

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